Autopsy confirms violent death of Argentine teacher Nancy Godoy

OPA WIRE, Oct 29 (OPA) — The autopsy conducted by the Forensic Medical Institute confirmed that Nancy Godoy, a rural school director, died from multiple sharp-force injuries. The report detailed wounds to her face, neck, abdomen, and limbs, noting that some injuries were inflicted while she was alive. Forensic experts also identified defensive wounds on her forearms and confirmed the amputation of her left hand. Due to the advanced state of decomposition, the exact time of death remains unconfirmed, prompting authorities to request entomological studies from specialists in Córdoba to narrow the timeline.

Godoy’s remains were discovered Wednesday in a field near the Rural School No. 626 in the Corrientes province, approximately 2.5 kilometers from where she worked. Prosecutors María Andrea González and Javier Gustavo Mosquera briefed the victim’s family on the findings Thursday at the Esquina Fiscal Unit. While the body's condition prevented an immediate determination regarding sexual assault, investigators are utilizing genomic analysis from the National University of the Northeast to recover potential biological evidence.

Five individuals are currently held in preventive detention in connection with the case. Ireneo Felipe Zarza, Felipe Dionisio Sandoval, and Nahuel Rojas face charges as co-authors of femicide. Rosa Leguizamón, who provided housing for Godoy, is charged with simple homicide, while rural worker Ernesto Ezequiel Bordón faces charges of false testimony. The investigation began after Godoy was reported missing on October 15, eight days after she was last seen.

The discovery of the teacher’s body has triggered widespread outrage across Argentina. The Confederation of Education Workers of the Argentine Republic (CTERA) organized a national strike on Thursday to demand justice and call for increased safety measures for educators. Local residents in Esquina held mass demonstrations following the recovery of the victim's belongings, including a blue bag containing her mobile phone, found near the site where her remains were located.